On the 1988 E30 with Diving Board bumpers and the updated front valance where and how were the tow hoops mounted at the front of the car? A photo showing the location would be great! I want to go to the updated valance and keep the DB bumpers but also have tow hoops if needed.
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IIRC the tow hook screws into the bumper behind the license plate on the 88's. Sorry no pictures though...
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yup, this is where it goes. Steel plate behind the license plate on the bumper.sigpicComment
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OK, does anyone know if the steel plate is flat or like a steel channel, does it tie into the bumper shocks and about how thick it is? I don't want to have to use it and end up bending my front bumper. Also, does the tow hook utilize a hole that is in the early model bumpers or was a hole added in '88 for just this purpose? I just want to get this right before cutting the tow hoops off my '87. Thanks!Comment
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The threads on the 88 bumper are in a steel plate that extends and is connected to the steel mount that bolts to the shock mounts. Never used mine, but I dont see why it would bend it unless you were pulling it sideways or out of a lake. Late models the tow hook just threads into the shock mount itself.sigpicComment
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I will just weld a threaded boss to the stock bumper backing plate. Thanks for the help.Comment
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